Program Assistant - Mental Health & Substance Use (Clerical/Administrative/Transcription) Job ID 2025-145724 City Vancouver Work Location Segal: Joseph & Rosalie Family Department Mental Health & Substance Use Administration Home Worksite 01 - Vancouver General Hospital Additional Sites Various sites within MHSU Labour Agreement Facilities Subsector Union 100 - Facilities HEU Position Type Casual Job Status Casual FTE 0.00 Standard Hours / Week 0.01 Job Category Administrative Professionals Salary Grade 18 Min Hourly CAD $28.01/Hr. Max Hourly CAD $28.01/Hr. Shift Times 0715-1515 / 0800-1600 / 0900-1700 / 1000-1800 / 1130-1930 or as operationally required Days Off Rotating Position Start Date As soon as possible Salary Details The salary range for this position is CAD $28.01/Hr. - CAD $28.01/Hr. Job Summary

Come work as a Program Assistant with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) in Mental Health and Substance Use!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a clerical Program Assistant with experience working in Mental Health settings to join the Mental Health & Substance Use Administration casual pool working at Vancouver General Hospital in Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our team!

 

As a Program Assistant in Mental Health and Substance Use with VCH, you will:

Work as part of an interdisciplinary team to provide administrative/clerical support. Receive verbal/written referrals for new patients/clients, answer telephones and greets clients, coordinate patient appointments and respond to general inquiries.Arrange meetings and attends departmental meetings to record notes or take minutes.Sets up and maintains filing systems, maintains timekeeping records and completes on-line purchase requisitions for equipment and supplies.Types/transcribes a variety of healthcare documentation, medical dictation/consultations, correspondence, reports and presentations utilizing intermediate word processing and spreadsheet software. Qualifications

Education & Experience

Grade 12, supplemented with courses in medical transcription and two years of recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Ability to type 50 wpm.Ability to deal with others effectivelyAbility to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.Ability to organize work.Ability to operate related equipment. Closing Statement

The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.

As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension planGrow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunitiesWellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate familiesAward-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteersAccess to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2025.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.


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Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.